Overload Possession | Reading Multiple Options and Deciding Fast

Overview

• Teams that need a high level of possession skill
• Players who want to make quick decisions under pressure
• Coaches looking to build a stronger no-giveaways mindset in games
• Players who want to stay calm and play through busy movement and support

Objectives

• Build quick, accurate passing decisions inside tight time windows
• Teach players to stay composed against pressure from the bounce defenders
• Get them picking the best option out of several supporting choices
• Help the group understand your possession structure and carry it into games

Setup

This is a busy possession drill for 15 players. The team in possession works through several options while keeping the ball under pressure from the bounce defenders.

1）Mark out a 30m x 40m area.

2）Set up 5 players in possession and 5 bounce players (their job is to win the ball back).

3）Put 4 players on the corners as support for the possession team — only the team in possession can use them.

4）The possession team keeps the ball moving with accurate passes while the bounce players close them down.

5）Once they string together the target number of passes or beat the time limit, rotate positions.

6）If the bounce players win the ball, rotate the same way.